
Camilla Sharman
Camilla is the Homes Staff Writer and covers everything to do with homes and gardens. She has a wealth of editorial experience, mounting over 30 years, and covers news and features, tests products for reviews and compiles buying guides.
Her work has appeared in business and consumer titles, including Ideal Home, Real Homes, House Beautiful, Homebuilding & Renovation, and Kitchen & Bathroom Business. She’s even appeared on the cover of Your Home, writing about her own house renovation.
Although she’s obsessed with decorating her home, she also enjoys baking and trying out the latest kitchen appliances. But when she’s not inside, you’ll find her pottering about in her yard, tending to her vegetable patch or taking in her prized hydrangeas.
Latest articles by Camilla Sharman

Best bread machines in 2025
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Enjoy homemade loaves with one of the best bread machines to do all the hard work for you.

How to spring clean your gardening tools — two household ingredients that really work
By Camilla Sharman published
How to bring rusty gardening tools back to life – try these two simple household ingredients.

Experts predict a spring surge in these 9 pest populations — here's what's forecast for your area
By Camilla Sharman published
Top pest expert warns of upswing in bugs this spring and summer.

Expert reveals the kitchen waste item that can help you create a green and healthy lawn
By Camilla Sharman published
Lawn experts swear this one kitchen waste item can kickstart your lawn.

7 laundry myths debunked by the experts
By Camilla Sharman published
Cleaning up 7 common laundry myths, with advice from the experts.

Don’t make these 7 bulb planting mistakes — and what to do instead
By Camilla Sharman published
7 mistakes to avoid when planting bulbs and how to do it right.

Feeding your sourdough starter just got a lot easier with this new smart gadget
By Camilla Sharman published
Sourdough gets a kickstart with the smart Sourdough Sidekick.

Everyone says KitchenAid makes the best stand mixer — this is why they are right
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Get your bake on with our top three picks of the best stand mixers for overall performance, value and professional performance.

Viral TikTok reveals secret gadget built into Ninja air fryer
By Camilla Sharman published
TikTok users are stunned following the reveal of a little-known feature present in some Ninja air fryers.

I tried this designer kitchen scale and was disappointed at first — but the dual lid makes it worth it
By Camilla Sharman published
Compact and flexible I tried this designer kitchen scale and was disappointed at first — but the dual lid makes it worth it

Expert florist hack makes your cut daffodils and other flowers last longer
By Camilla Sharman published
A flower expert shares the one thing you must do before arranging daffodils with other flowers.

SMEG just dropped its color of the year, and it’s perfect for spring
By Camilla Sharman published
SMEG is set for spring with its new colorway collection.

Ninja’s FrostVault Cooler just leveled up — now it’s ultra portable
By Camilla Sharman published
Ninja's new portable cooler just dropped — and its just made outdoor eating easier.

This cheap hack to unshrink your clothes could do more damage than good — follow these 5 tips instead
By Camilla Sharman published
Clothing expert warns against cheap hack to unshrink clothes — it could do more harm than good.

7 bulbs to plant in March for the best summer blooms
By Camilla Sharman published
Brighten up your yard for summer with the top 7 bulbs to plant right now.

AeroPress just upped the stakes in portable coffee — meet the AeroPress Go Plus
By Camilla Sharman published
The AeroPress Go Plus is bigger and better when it comes to taking your coffee on the go with you.

SwitchBot's new customizable roller shade will bring style to your smart home
By Camilla Sharman published
SwitchBot just launched the first adjustable and fabric replaceable smart roller shade.

I tried these contemporary kitchen scales for a week and I don’t want to give them back
By Camilla Sharman published
We weigh up Smeg's contemporary kitchen scales.

I just discovered this innovative kitchen gadget that takes all the guesswork out of sourdough
By Camilla Sharman published
The trick to a perfect loaf

What to plant in March: 7 vegetables for a homegrown crop
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Top advice on the best 7 vegetables to plant in March.

Le Creuset launches new cookware collection — and it’s smart enough to serve
By Camilla Sharman published
Le Creuset launches new serves up a new line of cookware that's small and perfectly formed.

Induction vs. gas cooktop: Which is best for you?
By Camilla Sharman published
Can't decide between an induction or gas cooktop? Discover what's best for your needs.

The KitchenAid ‘dime’ test will completely optimize your mixer — here’s how it works
By Camilla Sharman published
You need to know about this KitchenAid dime hack to get more out of your stand mixer.
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